P3 Permaculture
People for the Profit of the Planet
P3 Permaculture
Learn Permaculture Online
Learn Anywhere, Anytime with our
On-Demand Permaculture Design Certificate Course
Earn Your Permaculture Certificate
Gain Knowledge from 16+ Years
Master Garden Design
Bring Your Vision to Life
Join a Community of Changemakers
Regenerate the Earth
Restore Wildlife Habitats
Change your Life
All levels | 130 Hour Course | On Demand
What You'll Gain from This Course
Ethics & Principles
Discover the foundation of permaculture by understanding and applying its core ethics and principles to every aspect of your life and designs.
Efficient Design
Learn to design gardens and farms that thrive on natural fertility and resilience. Master passive design strategies for homes, greenhouses, and spaces that heat and cool efficiently.
Balcony to Backyard
Whether in a small urban balcony or a sprawling rural property, create thriving ecosystems that support biodiversity and abundance.
Regenerative Design
Develop the skills to regenerate degraded landscapes, restoring the health of gardens, farms, and entire ecosystems for future generations.
Food Forest Design
Create edible, medicinal forest gardens that mimic natural patterns, fostering sustainable and low-maintenance food systems.
No till agriculture
Adopt soil-friendly farming techniques that build organic matter, conserve water, and promote biodiversity—without disturbing the land.
Empower yourself with the skills to create sustainable systems for your home, community, and the planet. Upgrade your learning with personalized mentoring and immersive hands-on training.
Don’t just take our word for it...
Kumha Lee 2024 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I had a great time in learning how we can make a small forest in our backyard. I also enjoyed all the interactions during the workshop for a full enough time to learn in detail. I enjoyed people, nature, connection with people, especially our instructor.
Thank you so much!
Heidi von Graevenitz 2024 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Excellent discussion and location. Hands on, informative, knowledgeable and experiential. Merci!!
Laura Wesley 2024 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I attended two workshops with Graham (so far!) He knows a lot about ecological design and is so generous in sharing his knowledge, contacts, equipment and ideas! I learned so so much. His workshops are informative, interactive, fun and hands-on. Exactly the kind of setting in which I learn best!
Charles Molier 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I took the permaculture course with P3 in 2023 and I loved my experience. Graham is an excellent teacher who knows how to communicate his passion and, most importantly, his knowledge! The course is very well-structured with a wealth of content. The online prerequisites are very professional! I was happy to be able to take part in this in-person training after a few years of being quite isolated. I highly recommend it for Graham's experience and for the theoretical and practical learning that has changed my perspective on farming.
Clementine Mattesco 2017 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This course changed my life forever and gave me the confidence, the energy, the tools and the support to realize that I can contribute to move our society in the right direction. I completed the course at the same time as being a full-time university student and I can tell you I was waiting for the 2 lecture days every week. (the PDC) was my break from the everyday life rush, the moment I could recharge the batteries and refill myself with positive energy. Thank you to my amazing teachers, Graham, Cara and Antonius and thank you to the amazing people I met during this course, you made this experience truly wonderful!
Ociane 2021 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This course is fantastic! I loved learning from Graham, who shared his in-depth permaculture knowledge with passion to our class. ... It was wonderful to meet with a class of people of so many different ages and backgrounds, all sharing an interest in Permaculture. Graham nurtured a positive and supportive atmosphere in the class. We shared knowledge, ressources and were at ease to ask as many questions as we might have, even if that occasionally brought the conversation on a tangent! ... thankfully, I was able to access all of Graham’s videos, including an abundance of carefully selected resources. It had been so great, being able to review all the material before I finish my course project. While reviewing, I appreciated the clear structure of the course, the detailed videos, and all the supportive documents and resources. I can see all the work, time, effort and passion that was put into this: bravo!
Léa Normand Feb 24, 2021 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I attended the 15-day intensive PDC camp. It was a wonderful experience! Graham is an excellent, passionate teacher who provides a wealth of information. The P3 team is welcoming, and everyone is kind and supportive. The food was top-notch. I would go back without hesitation!
Sophia Reyes Prieto 2019 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I had my PDC with P3 this spring and it was awesome. Graham our teacher is so good explaining the topics and also give us so much motivation to be the change this world need!! i loved it
Anna Wortberg 2019 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Loved the class! So much knowledge that I will have with me for the rest of my life and that I can apply in every day life. Not just helpful if you want to become a permaculture consultant.
Karen Urtnowski
Excellent teaching, fantabulous food, and warm, curious folks. Permaculture seems to attract good people. The experience made me more skilled and more hopeful.
Ashley Nelson 2017 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This PDC felt like a breath of fresh air for the soul. I can't imagine anyone not appreciating this course.
I am currently doing the PDC and it really fills that need for purpose I feel inside me and gives me hope to share with my kids. Permaculture should be taught already in primary school everywhere in the world. Delighted to be part of this movement for change
500+
Students certified
15
years experience
9
Countries served
37
PDC courses hosted
Why Choose Our On-Demand PDC?
Learn at Your Own Pace: Flexible modules designed to fit your schedule.
Lifetime Access: Revisit the material whenever you need a refresher.
Expert-Led Instruction: Comprehensive lessons from seasoned designers.
Practical and Actionable: Transform theory into real-world solutions.
Investment for life: Start small, think big, and make a difference
Learn the Fundamentals
Permaculture Design
Discover the core principles and practices of permaculture design. From understanding natural systems to creating sustainable landscapes, you’ll gain the foundational knowledge needed to design thriving gardens, regenerative farms, and resilient communities.
Create a permaculture design
for your project
Turn your vision into reality by creating a customized permaculture design tailored to your project. Whether it’s a garden, farm, or urban space, you’ll learn to apply permaculture principles to design systems that are sustainable, productive, and in harmony with nature.
Graham Calder
Founder & Chief Designer, P3 Permaculture
Graham a plus de 16 ans d'expérience dans l'enseignement de la permaculture et de la conception écologique. En 2009, il a obtenu son baccalauréat en études environnementales et écologiques à l'Université Concordia (Montréal, QC). Insatisfait de l'approche environnementaliste traditionnelle et de sa capacité à relever les défis de notre époque, il s'est tourné vers la permaculture. La même année, il a obtenu son Certificat en Conception Permaculturelle (PDC) de Jesse Lemieux à Pacific Permaculture. Par la suite, il est devenu apprenti auprès de l'une des grandes figures du domaine, Geoff Lawton, à l'Institut de Permaculture d'Australie (PRI).
Il a fondé P3 Permaculture en octobre 2009 et enseigne et conseille depuis lors dans le but de rendre la permaculture accessible à tous. À ce jour, Graham a certifié plus de 375 étudiants en conception permaculturelle et a offert des services de conception dans plus de 9 pays à travers le monde : des jardins urbains à Montréal, aux 7000 hectares dans les déserts du Gansu en Chine, en passant par les forêts tropicales du Costa Rica et du Cameroun.
He is dedicated to creating new courses and projects that will inspire and facilitate the transition to regenerative solutions for our society.
Liza Charbel Co-Founder, Jardins sans Frontiers
Après 10 ans dans le monde de l'entreprise à Dubaï, Liza s'est installée à Montréal où elle a poursuivi une Maîtrise en Administration des Affaires (MBA). Peu de temps après, animée par une nouvelle passion pour l'innovation sociale et un désir de développement personnel, elle a cofondé l'entreprise sociale Gardens without Borders en 2011 après avoir complété son PDC avec P3 Permaculture. À travers Gardens without Borders, elle a développé des projets communautaires de jardinage urbains et ruraux dans une diversité de contextes sociaux et climatiques, y compris à Montréal, en Équateur, au Sénégal et au Liban.
Elle partage ses expériences en innovation sociale et en durabilité alimentaire lors de conférences et d'ateliers liés à la permaculture. Elle possède également une formation en géobiologie et intègre l'art et la spiritualité dans les projets qu'elle co-crée. Maman d'un enfant de 3 ans, elle aspire à devenir une agricultrice urbaine et explore désormais la permaculture comme un outil pour l'éducation et la parentalité.
What You'll Learn
Ethics and Principles of Permaculture
At the heart of permaculture lies its ethical framework—care for the Earth, care for people, and fair share. In this section, you'll learn how these principles guide every decision in design, from sustainable farming practices to community building. Understanding these ethics is crucial for creating systems that regenerate rather than deplete.
Designing Sustainable Systems
This component focuses on the practical application of permaculture principles to design sustainable and resilient landscapes. You'll explore how to design food forests, gardens, and integrated farming systems that work with nature, emphasizing efficiency, productivity, and ecological balance.
Soil Health and Water Management
Healthy soil and water are the foundation of any successful permaculture design. In this module, you'll learn techniques for building soil fertility through composting, mulching, companion planting. Discover strategies for water management, including rainwater harvesting and swales
Plant and Animal
Integration
Permaculture design thrives on the careful integration of plants, animals, and other elements into a harmonious system. You’ll study companion planting, agroforestry, and natural pest control techniques. Understanding how to design with animals to enhance productivity, such as using chickens for pest control or manure, is also a key focus.
Social and Economic Sustainability
this module addresses the social
& economic aspects of permaculture. xplore community building, local economies, and how to make your permaculture system financially sustainable. Whether through small-scale farming, shared resources, or local businesses, creating a self-sufficient and thriving community is an essential part of permaculture design.
Who Is This Course For?
Designers and Non-designers
This course is perfect for both seasoned designers looking to expand their skill set and complete beginners eager to learn. Whether you’re an architect, gardener, farmer, or someone with no prior experience, you’ll gain the tools and knowledge to create sustainable, regenerative designs for any space.
Gardners & Farmers
Ideal for gardeners and farmers who want to create more Abundant, productive systems. It teaches how to enhance soil health, manage water, and integrate plants and animals for better yields, helping to build resilient, eco-friendly practices for long-term success.
New Homeowners or Retirees
Implement your dream of a sustainable, self-sufficient lifestyle, the PDC offers valuable skills in creating eco-friendly, regenerative systems. It provides the knowledge to design productive gardens, conserve resources, and build resilient landscapes that align with your vision for a sustainable future.
Is This Course Right for You?
This course is perfect for:
Whether you're a gardener, farmer, new homeowner, retiree, or simply someone passionate about living more sustainably, the Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need.
If you're looking to create a productive garden, reduce your environmental footprint, or build systems that support long-term ecological health, this course is designed for you.
It’s suitable for beginners as well as those with prior experience, offering practical insights for transforming your space into a thriving, regenerative environment.
Recommended by Geoff Lawton
World Renowned Permaculture Teacher and Designer
(founder of the Permaculture Research Insttitute of Australia)
"Graham (founder of P3) is one of those exceptional students you remember because you know they are going to go a long way, and this has proven to be the case. I can confidently recommend his work as quite a remarkable permaculture teacher, designer, consultant and practitioner."
Here's a Little Sneak Peek of the Course
we make sure to have short clips that you can easily search and rewatch as you implement permaculture in your life and projects
Bonus: Video Lesson Preview
Why Our 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee Makes Your Investment Risk-Free
Zero Risk, All Reward
We believe in the power of our course and are confident it will transform your understanding of permaculture. If you're not completely satisfied within the first 30 days, let us know, and we'll refund 100% of your money—no questions asked.
Test the Waters Without Pressure
Dive into the course and explore the content, exercises, and resources at your own pace. This guarantee gives you the freedom to experience our expertise and methods without any commitment stress.
Our Promise to Your Peace of Mind
Your success is our priority, and we want you to feel confident every step of the way. With our 30-day money-back guarantee, the only thing you have to lose is the uncertainty of not starting!
Take the leap today and join our course, knowing you’re fully protected.
- Accès à vie à notre cours en ligne de 130 heures
- 72 heures de PDC reconnu internationalement + 26 heures de contenu de cours supplémentaire
- 30 heures de contenu vidéo et documentaire bonus (davantage ajouté chaque année)
- Accès à notre groupe communautaire pendant 6 mois
- Cours et ateliers dispensés par notre professeur principal et des professeurs invités.
- De courts devoirs après chaque cours pour consolider votre apprentissage.
- Le manuel de l'étudiant pour préparer le cours.
- Le matériel pédagogique présenté pendant les cours.
- Un accès en ligne à vie à diverses lectures suggérées, vidéos, podcasts et autres ressources pour chaque chapitre du cours.
- Une plateforme en ligne pour accéder et soumettre tous vos devoirs, partager des ressources et poser des questions supplémentaires.
- Une opportunité de rencontrer et de pratiquer avec les acteurs du réseau de permaculture à travers le monde.
- Glossary
Le programme que nous suivons à P3 a été développé par le regretté Bill Mollison en Australie dans les années 1970, et est aujourd'hui considéré comme la norme en matière d'éducation à la permaculture, reconnue et respectée dans le monde entier. Pendant la formation PDC en ligne, nous passons en revue les 6 sections suivantes :
- Partie 1 : Principes fondamentaux de la permaculture : L'éthique et les principes de la permaculture, le processus d'observation et de conception, l'identification des modèles.
- Partie 2 : Comprendre les écosystèmes : Climats / Systèmes d'eau, Arbres et leurs transactions énergétiques, Systèmes de sol.
- Partie 3 : Sujets spéciaux : Travaux de terrassement et ressources terrestres, Aquaculture et aquaponie
- Partie 4 : Climats spécifiques : Zones arides / Climats frais / Tropiques
- Partie 5 : Stratégies globales : Stratégies pour un paradigme alternatif
- Partie 6 : Projet de conception final
Le cours aborde également en détail les sujets suivants
- Comprendre les paramètres clés pour construire un jardin écologique
- Gestion et conservation de l'eau
- Créer et maintenir un sol sain
- Créer de la diversité et de la résilience dans le jardin
- Créer et utiliser des cartes pour votre propriété
- Comprendre les paramètres clés pour construire un jardin écologique
- Observation active
- Analyse fonctionnelle
- Définir la cause première d'un problème
- Définir les zones de permaculture
- Effectuer une analyse sectorielle
- Priorité au concepteur
- Appliquer une analyse SWOT
Contenu bonus du cours accéléré.
Après de nombreuses années, nous avons déterminé que nous avons besoin de plus d'apprentissage pratique et expérientiel que jamais auparavant. Cela renforce la rétention et la compréhension des compétences nécessaires pour avancer dans vos projets.
Ce stage intensif d'une semaine à la ferme permettra d'approfondir les points suivants
Formation pratique à la ferme (30 heures)
Jour 1 : Permaculture sociale et communication consciente (CNV)
Day 2: Garden & Water Systems
Day 3: Forestry & Food Forests
Day 4: Earthworks & Erosion Management
Day 5: Soils Compost; tea & extracts,
5 Days of Breakfast, Lunch & Supper
Camping Included
Nightly Campfires
Tinker and discover a plethora of permaculture technologies and techniques
Biogas, Lasagna Gardens, Compost tea, Food Forests, Rotational Grazing, Aquaculture, Mushroom Cultivation
- You’ll learn “whole-systems thinking”: Instead of trying to solve problems by addressing individual components which leads to creating new problems down the road that we often refer to as externalities, you’ll be able to analyze how the parts and pieces connect together and how to interact with those relationships to improve the whole system. Systems thinking is key to find solutions to the complex environmental, economic and social challenges we face today.
- Specifically you will learn how to observe a problem or situation, identify its strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats, with this you will be able to design solutions. Examples of some solutions we learn are drought prevention, flood control water management passive solar design, alternative architecture, alternative social systems and so much more.
- You’ll acquire a toolbox to create beyond sustainable designs: Although we do go deep in many subjects covered in the PDC (see course content presented above), you won’t become an expert in any of them. The goal of the PDC is to introduce you to all the disciplines required for permaculture design and to show you all the relationships and synergies that exist between them. At the end of the PDC, you’ll have acquired the toolbox that you need to design beyond sustainable systems. You’ll have learned how and when to use each tool and you’ll be able to go deeper into each of them depending on your needs and interests.
- You’ll find a community of people that care: In this course you will meet people that share your concerns and want to be part of the change as much as you do. You’ll be inspired by them and get the chance to form new friendships and collaborative relationships. Based on feedback from our alumnis, we’re confident to say that it’s very likely that this experience will be life changing for you.
Many participants find the PDC life-changing, they develop new world views, solidify action plans and enhance their social network. Thinking as a permaculturist helps you to make appropriate social and ecological interventions in any field you dedicate yourself to; it may, in fact, completely change your relationship to the areas you have been exploring for years. Taking a PDC allows you to develop new thinking patterns that allow you to create designs that tend to use fewer resources, work more efficiently, and are easier to maintain.
Many P3 alum choose to start their own business as permaculture designers, consultants, and implementers. Permaculture opens doors to all kinds of paths, including social entrepreneurship, natural building, food forestry, passive-solar building design, natural agriculture, community organizing, research & development, and many more.
Here is a non-exhaustive list demonstrating how you can benefit from a PDC (Toby Hemenway, 2019):
Homeowners, gardeners, and farmers learn to increase the value and productivity of their property and to create home and land environments that better support their own needs as well as nature’s.
Real estate, construction, and development professionals are able to better address the public’s growing concern for the environment and to reduce resource use and impacts.
Educators learn to integrate permaculture design into their curriculum in ways that have been proven to raise student performance.
Planners and public officials find holistic solutions to land-use and resource issues, and will identify and solve bottlenecks and impediments to implementing their programs.
Energy, water, and waste-systems workers will learn holistic management strategies for integrating their projects into the larger community.
Early Bird | Save 15% by registering and paying in full 2 months or more in advance. | Only 5 spots at this price | Discount code : EARLY15
If the tuition is too much to afford all at once, we accept payment plans for 3 equal instalments to be completed 1 month prior to the start of the course. To request a payment plan, please contact us at info@p3permaculture.ca after you have paid the 250$ PDC Registration deposit.
If you are unable to afford your full tuition you can apply to be accepted as a worktrader where you will be asked to arrive onsite 1-2 weeks early to help with setup of the site for the PDC. Your acceptance is conditional to having skills we need and these change for each course offered, also we will have a video or in person meeting to assess your ease of integration into the organisational team.
Upon acceptance your trade is valued at 15$ per hour up to a maximum reduction of 50% of your tuition. The discount will be calculated up to 2 days prior to the PDC start and the remainder will need to be paid before the first day of class.
To apply, please send us your CV and motivation letter. Please specify in your motivation letter the reasons why you are applying for a worktrade and the skills you could share with the P3 Team.
Skills needed
- Physical labour
- Construction
- Farm labour or tasks
- Food Forest maintenance
- Pond maintenance
- Photography and video
- General Maintenance
- Social Media marketing
Reconciliation & Equity in Action
We are committed to doing more than acknowledging that our courses are held on the unceded, unsurrendered territories of the Kanienkehaka, or Anishinabewaki.
We also acknowledge that we are living today in a society that is structured to privilege white patriarchy. As such we are taking many steps to adapt and grow. In every online course we offer 25% and 4 spots with 25% off in our in person courses, for those individuals who live with systemic barriers in their daily lives (more specifically Indigenous people and people of Colour). Regardless of your identity, if you are a person in need of additional financial support we can discuss options to support your learning.
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